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'''Halopedia: Timeline''' is a Halopedia page which lists out a timeline of the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]]. This page is simply a reference for general events. For detailed information, please refer to the Timeline template provided on the right.
'''Halopedia: Timeline''' is a project page which lists out a timeline of the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]]. This page is simply a reference for general events. For detailed information, please refer to the template provided on the right.


==The timeline==
== The timeline ==
===Forerunner era===
=== The Forerunner Legacy ===
Expanding from [[15,000,000 BCE]] to [[97,445 BCE]], the [[Forerunner]] era covers events such as the rise of the space-faring [[prehistoric human civilization]], the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the [[Great Purification|activation]] of the [[Halo Array]], and the [[Conservation Measure|repopulation]] of the [[Milky Way|galaxy]].
The Forerunner Legacy<ref name="mythos">'''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''', ''pages 6 - 7''</ref><ref name="mythos" group="note">It is likely that the historical term used by the Curator may not be a term used by other civilizations given the Curator's affiliation with the human civilisation, its lack of informational coverage on Covenant history and its pro-human narrative.</ref>, as it was referred to by the [[Curator]], was an era covering events from 10,000,000 BCE to 852 CE. Events covered in this era includes events relating Forerunners such as the rise of the space-faring [[prehistoric human civilization]], the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the [[Great Purification|activation]] of the [[Halo Array]], and the [[Conservation Measure|repopulation]] of the [[Milky Way|galaxy]], and early Covenant history (such as the [[San'Shyuum Schism]], the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]], the formation of the Covenant).


===Rise of the Covenant era===
=== Unknown years ===
The Rise of the [[Covenant]] era composed of events starting from 50,000 BCE to 1500 CE. The era includes the [[San'Shyuum Schism]], the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]], the formation of the Covenant Empire, assimilation of species under the Covenant, and early human history (such as the [[Battle of Thermopylae]]).
The unknown years cover events between 851 CE and 2079 CE. This includes events such as, in the case of Covenant history, the assimilation of species under the Covenant and in the case of human history, the pre- and early industrialized human history, formations of key nations and empires, the First and Second World Wars, formation of the United Nations, the Cold War, modern history, and the formation of the Unified Earth Government.


===Globalization era===
=== Rise of Humanity ===
The Globalization era showcases events from the 1500 CE to [[2170]] CE such as the pre- and early industrialized human history, formations of key nations and empires, the First and Second World Wars, formation of the [[United Nations]], the Cold War, modern history, early [[human colonies|human space colonies]], battles and skirmishes of the [[Interplanetary War]], the formations of the [[Unified Earth Government]] and the [[United Nations Space Command]].
The Rise of Humanity<ref name="mythos"/><ref name="mythos" group="note"/>, as it was referred to by the Curator, showcases events from the 2080 CE to 2552 CE such as early human space colonies, battles and skirmishes of the [[Interplanetary War]], the reformation of the Unified Earth Government and formation of the United Nations Space Command, the ''[[Domus Diaspora]]'', [[Insurrection|UNSC operations]] against the rebel/[[Insurrectionist|Insurrection]] forces in the [[Outer Colonies]], the creation of the [[Spartans]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]].


===Colonial and Insurrection era===
=== End of the War ===
The Colonial and Insurrection era includes events spanning from 2170 CE to [[2525]] CE. The era includes the ''[[Odyssey]]'' mission, early human colonization of the [[Inner Colonies]], [[Insurrection|UNSC operations]] against the Rebel/[[Insurrectionist|Insurrection]] forces in the [[Outer Colonies]] and the [[ORION Project]] (SPARTAN-I).
The End of the War<ref name="mythos"/><ref name="mythos" group="note"/>, as it was referred to by the Curator, focuses on the events on 2552 CE, specifically the final events of the Human-Covenant War. Such events covered under this era are the the [[Great Schism]], the [[Battle for Earth]], the Battle of Installation 05 and the Battle of Installation 00.


===The Great War era===
=== The Aftermath ===
The Great War era focuses on the events from 2525 CE to [[2553]] CE. Such events covered under this era are the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Great Schism]], minor rebel conflicts, [[Flood]] outbreaks and Forerunner events.
The Aftermath<ref name="mythos"/><ref name="mythos" group="note"/>, as it was referred to by the Curator, covers events taking place after the end of the Human-Covenant War between 2553 CE - 2556 CE. This includes the reconstruction of UEG colonies, the continuation of the Great Schism and the early stages of [[post-Covenant War conflicts]].


===Post-war era===
=== Return of the Prometheans ===
The post-war era covers events taking place after the end of the Human-Covenant War. This includes the reconstruction of UEG colonies, the continuation of the Great Schism and other [[post-Covenant War conflicts]] including the engagements on [[Requiem]] and the re-awakening of the [[Ur-Didact]], leading to a resurgence of Forerunner activity in the galaxy.
The Return of the Prometheans<ref name="mythos"/><ref name="mythos" group="note"/>, as it was referred to by the Curator, includes events from 2557 CE and 2558 CE. It includes events such as the engagements on [[Requiem]] and the re-awakening of the [[Ur-Didact]], leading to a resurgence of Forerunner activity in the galaxy.
 
== Sources ==
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== Note ==
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==External==
==External==

Revision as of 13:22, March 22, 2017

Halopedia: Timeline is a project page which lists out a timeline of the Halo universe. This page is simply a reference for general events. For detailed information, please refer to the template provided on the right.

The timeline

The Forerunner Legacy

The Forerunner Legacy[1][note 1], as it was referred to by the Curator, was an era covering events from 10,000,000 BCE to 852 CE. Events covered in this era includes events relating Forerunners such as the rise of the space-faring prehistoric human civilization, the Forerunner-Flood war, the activation of the Halo Array, and the repopulation of the galaxy, and early Covenant history (such as the San'Shyuum Schism, the San'Shyuum-Sangheili War, the formation of the Covenant).

Unknown years

The unknown years cover events between 851 CE and 2079 CE. This includes events such as, in the case of Covenant history, the assimilation of species under the Covenant and in the case of human history, the pre- and early industrialized human history, formations of key nations and empires, the First and Second World Wars, formation of the United Nations, the Cold War, modern history, and the formation of the Unified Earth Government.

Rise of Humanity

The Rise of Humanity[1][note 1], as it was referred to by the Curator, showcases events from the 2080 CE to 2552 CE such as early human space colonies, battles and skirmishes of the Interplanetary War, the reformation of the Unified Earth Government and formation of the United Nations Space Command, the Domus Diaspora, UNSC operations against the rebel/Insurrection forces in the Outer Colonies, the creation of the Spartans and the Human-Covenant War.

End of the War

The End of the War[1][note 1], as it was referred to by the Curator, focuses on the events on 2552 CE, specifically the final events of the Human-Covenant War. Such events covered under this era are the the Great Schism, the Battle for Earth, the Battle of Installation 05 and the Battle of Installation 00.

The Aftermath

The Aftermath[1][note 1], as it was referred to by the Curator, covers events taking place after the end of the Human-Covenant War between 2553 CE - 2556 CE. This includes the reconstruction of UEG colonies, the continuation of the Great Schism and the early stages of post-Covenant War conflicts.

Return of the Prometheans

The Return of the Prometheans[1][note 1], as it was referred to by the Curator, includes events from 2557 CE and 2558 CE. It includes events such as the engagements on Requiem and the re-awakening of the Ur-Didact, leading to a resurgence of Forerunner activity in the galaxy.

Sources

Note

  1. ^ a b c d e It is likely that the historical term used by the Curator may not be a term used by other civilizations given the Curator's affiliation with the human civilisation, its lack of informational coverage on Covenant history and its pro-human narrative.

External